Backpack / BOB stove
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Backpack / BOB stove
What are you using? I'm on the hunt for one.
Great reviews here on all kinds of gear:
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There is a Whisperlite on CL that looks like a great deal, just wondering what this crowd likes.
Great reviews here on all kinds of gear:
Www.outdoorgearlab.com
There is a Whisperlite on CL that looks like a great deal, just wondering what this crowd likes.
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Re: Backpack / BOB stove
Try this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFKzvWDeiFc There are also several other ways to do it as you will see.
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Re: Backpack / BOB stove
MSR Pocket Rocket has been my backpacking stove for years. My pack is the Gregory Baltoro and my wife's is the Gregory Deva. When fitted properly these are very comfortable for 10+ mile hikes, carrying 35+lbs and doing 3,000-4,000 feet of elevation per day. Get fitted for a pack...buying cool brands online doesn't work very well. I highly recommend going to REI for a fitting. Packs not only come in liter sizes, but also sizes to fit different bodies (I wear a large @ 6'3" 205lbs.) Even the REI branded gear is very high quality and fits damn well! It took some time, but I was even able to secure holsters on the hip belts on our Gregory packs. Most of the "tacti-cool" brands don't function very well for backpacking and they cost entirely too much. Unless you're doing multiday outings stick with a pack that is 40L or less...you can sling gear on the sides and bottom (external), so pay attention to mounting straps. Mine is 65L and I can easily do 4 solo days with that size. We both have The North Face Dolomite 40 sleeping bags...they are light weight, cheap in price, but absolutely fantastic bags for anything 30*+F.
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Re: Backpack / BOB stove
I second the MSR Pocket Rocket. Good little stove.
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Re: Backpack / BOB stove
Third.Dizzle2269 wrote:I second the MSR Pocket Rocket. Good little stove.
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Re: Backpack / BOB stove
Excellent info Mechanic! Thank you.
Also, Call, thanks for that idea; perfect as a backup!
Also, Call, thanks for that idea; perfect as a backup!
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Re: Backpack / BOB stove
I use the pocket rocket for general backpacking, but my Bob stove is this one: http://www.backcountry.com/msr-whisperl ... o5OlN0b3Zl
Its also made by MSR, and can use almost anything for fuel. It's a little bit bigger, and a little bit heavier, but I think they're decent trade offs.
Its also made by MSR, and can use almost anything for fuel. It's a little bit bigger, and a little bit heavier, but I think they're decent trade offs.
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Re: Backpack / BOB stove
I have two. My current stove is a Jet Boil from REI. It's flawless. My other one is a Campig Gaz iso-butane stove I bought in 1984. Still works flawlessly to this day. It's more susceptible to wind than the Jet Boil and lacks a self lighter but it has performed flawlessly for 32 years with absolutely zero maintenance in all that time.
The only drawback to any iso-butane stove is that they loose efficiency in cold weather, where white gas stoves still perform well.
The only drawback to any iso-butane stove is that they loose efficiency in cold weather, where white gas stoves still perform well.
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Re: Backpack / BOB stove
I have a Ti fireant for wood scraps and a little 3oz pocket stove for propane canisters, forget the brand of the little guy. Next one is going to be a alcohol can stove, i'll nestle in the fireant, then i can use three different types of fuel. (alcohol, wood/solid tabs-esbit/etc)
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Re: Backpack / BOB stove
Hi Wrencher. Welcome to the forum. Yea, I picked up a msr that takes the disposables.